Welsh Lib Dems Respond to Rail Fare Rises
Responding to a rail fare increase of 3.8% in Wales due on Tuesday, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds has called for greater help...
Welsh Liberal Democrats Respond to Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Jane Dodds, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats and Member of the Senedd has called on Wales to stand in solidarity with Ukraine amid the ongoing...
Welsh Fuel Poverty Predictions ‘Spine-chilling’
Responding to predictions from National Energy Action Cymru that almost a quarter of a million households in Wales will be in fuel poverty by April, Welsh...
Social Care Staff Payment Excluding Deserving Support Staff
Responding to the Welsh Government's announcement to give tens of thousands of social care staff a £1,000 extra payment, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have questioned why...
Concerns Raised Over Cambrian Rail Line
Concerns have been raised over the short-term future of the Cambrian Rail line after Mid Wales was battered by flooding from Storm Franklin in...
Broken Triple Lock Promise Creates £1.5 Million Cost of Living Black...
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives of leaving pensioners in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire with a "hole in their pocket" after breaking a manifesto promise to...
Broken Triple Lock Promise Creates £1.5 Million Cost Of Living Black...
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives of leaving pensioners in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire with a “hole in their pocket” after breaking a...
Health Statistics Abysmal
Responding to today's health statistics published by the Welsh Government, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have described the current situation as "abysmal" and called on...
80% Waiting Over 4 Week Target Time for sCAMHS
Responding to Welsh Government figures showing that almost 80 per cent of those waiting for a first appointment with Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental...
Calls For Assurance That £150 Support Payment Will Be Extended To...
Jane Dodds Calls For Assurance That £150 Support Payment Will Be Extended To Students:
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader and Mid & West Wales Senedd Member Jane...
Plaid Cymru responds to care leavers basic income pilot
Responding to Welsh Government plans for a basic income pilot for young people leaving care, Plaid Cymru’s spokesperson for the economy, Luke Fletcher MS...
Plaid Cymru yn ymateb i gynllun peilot incwm sylfaenol y rhai...
Wrth ymateb i gynlluniau Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer cynllun peilot incwm sylfaenol i bobl ifanc sy’n gadael gofal, dywedodd llefarydd Plaid Cymru dros yr economi, Luke Fletcher AS,
“Mae’r peilot hwn yn gam i’r...
Jane Dodds Responds to UBI Trial Announcement
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds, who has campaigned strongly in favour of the introduction of UBI trials, said:
"Although I would have liked to...
£1,000 Saved A Year for Typical Family Under Lib Dem Cost...
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have stated their plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis would save typical struggling family almost £1,000 this year.
Party Leader and Senedd...
£1,000 Saved A Year For Typical Family Under Lib Dem Cost...
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have stated their plans to tackle the cost-of-living crisis would save a typical struggling family almost £1,000 this year.
Party Leader...
Welsh Liberal Democrats Reiterate Calls to Scrap Covid Passports
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for Wales' vaccine passport system to be scrapped in today's Welsh Government review. The Party states no evidence...
Sue Gray update, Welsh Liberal Democrats
Responding to the release of the Sue Gray update, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said:
"This watered-down update is hugely disappointing. Everyone knows...
Carmarthenshire Internet Speeds a Disgrace
Jane Dodds, Welsh Liberal Democrat Senedd Member for Mid & West Wales, has slammed "disgraceful" internet speeds in Carmarthenshire after new House of Commons...
Jane Dodds on Boris birthday party: A Prime Minister Without Credibility
Commenting on the revelations that Boris Johnson held a birthday party for himself in June 2020, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats Jane Dodds...
Conservative’s Botched Brexit Deal Threatening Welsh Jobs
Responding to reports that Holyhead and Fishguard ports saw a 30 per cent drop in traffic in 2021, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have accused the Conservatives...
Welsh Liberal Democrats Call for Free Public Transport for under 25s...
The Welsh Liberal Democrats are calling for the introduction of free public transport for all under 25s in Wales in a move which they...
Vaccine Passports Should Be Scrapped – Welsh Lib Dems
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for Wales' vaccine passport system to be scrapped at the next Welsh Government review. The Party states no...
Pembrokeshire MPs Must do the right thing
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have demanded that Pembrokeshire's Conservative MPs Simon Hart and Stephen Crabb show "backbone" and submit motions of no confidence to...
Government Infighting Sidelining Cost of Living Crisis:
Responding to new record high inflation rates, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said:
"Inflation rates are now at a record high and are...
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Not Fit For Wales
Ahead of today's Senedd debate on the Legislative Consent Motion for the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which is currently going through Westminster,...
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Not Fit For Wales
Ahead of today’s Senedd debate on the Legislative Consent Motion for the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which is currently going through Westminster,...
Police Bill “Dangerous & Draconian” – Baroness Jenny Randerson
Former Welsh Liberal Democrat Assembly Member for Cardiff Central and Deputy First Minister of Wales Jenny Randerson has slammed the Conservatives for trying to push through the "dangerous...
Welsh Conservatives Hideously out-of-touch on Cost-of-Living Crisis
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have accused Welsh Conservative MPs of being "hideously out of touch" with the public on the cost-of-living crisis, including the...
Welsh Conservatives Hideously Out-Of-Touch On Cost-Of-Living Crisis
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have accused Welsh Conservative MPs of being “hideously out of touch” with the public on the cost-of-living crisis, including the...
WELSH BUDGET – LIB DEMS SECURE FUNDING FOR CHILDREN IN CARE
The Welsh Lib Dems have been demanding action on several key areas in today's budget with Welsh Government Ministers since the May election.
These included...
Jane Dodds to Simon Hart: Time to Oust Party Prime Minister
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds has today challenged Welsh Secretary of State and def-facto Welsh Conservative Leader in Westminster, Simon Hart MP, to...
Jane Dodds to Simon Hart: Time to Oust Party Prime Minister
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds has today challenged Welsh Secretary of State and def-facto Welsh Conservative Leader in Westminster, Simon Hart MP, to...
Carmarthenshire to be 5th Hardest Hit Part of UK by Rising...
Carmarthenshire is set to be hit hard by the expected rise in energy bills in April, new figures have revealed with figures showing the...
Lib Dems back “Robin Hood tax” on energy giants to support...
Welsh Liberal Democrat Senedd Member for Mid & West Wales Jane Dodds is calling on the UK Secretary of State for Energy Kwasi Kwarteng...
Stealth Tax to Cost Welsh Families £500 Million by 2026
The Conservative government's stealth tax raid will cost the average family in Wales £370 a year by 2026, or a total of £500 million,...
WALES MUST UNITE TO STOP NEW COAL MINE
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the UK Government to act immediately to prevent the potential expansion of the Aberpergwm Coal Mine in...
Jane Dodds – Questions Remain Over Employee Fines
Responding to First Minister Mark Drakeford's comments on the potential for employees to be fined £60 for not working from home if they are...
Jane Dodds – Questions Remain Over Employee Fines
Responding to First Minister Mark Drakeford’s comments on the potential for employees to be fined £60 for not working from home if they are...
Welsh Liberal Democrats Respond To Welsh Government COVID-19 Update
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have responded to today’s COVID-19 update from the Welsh Government by calling for greater clarification on the financial assistance made...
Welsh Government Should Scrap Fines on Employs Immediately
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Government to scrap its £60 fine on employees who are found to “not working from home with...
Welsh Lib Dems Back Independent Welsh COVID Inquiry
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have added their voice to those supporting an independent Welsh COVID-19 inquiry following the decision by Party Leader Jane Dodds...
Relationships and Sexuality Education Code
Welsh Liberal Democrats Respond to the Introduction of the Relationships and Sexuality Education Code
Commenting on the Code's introduction Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds...
Welsh Conservatives Must “show courage” over Christmas Party Scandal
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on Welsh Conservatives to "show courage" over the scandal that has emerged over the alleged parties held in...
Senedd Hosts Greyhound Rescue Wales
The Senedd hosted Greyhound Rescue Wales today in a joint event sponsored by the Welsh Liberal Democrat MS Jane Dodds and Plaid Cymru MS...
Welsh Liberal Democrats call for Support Package for Small Businesses
Ahead of Small Business Saturday, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have called for more action to support more small businesses across Wales.
Small Business Saturday UK is a...
Lib Dems Propose New Bill to Protect Welsh Farmers
The Liberal Democrats have proposed new legislation to protect Welsh farmers from being undercut by food trade deals that do not meet the UK's...
Storm Arwen: Welsh Lib Dems Condemn Rural Communities being left in...
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have demanded that the UK Government provides emergency support to rural communities who have been left without power for days...
Pembrokeshire’s MPs Utterly Failing to Use Their Influence to Protect Local...
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have accused the Pembrokeshire's Conservative MPs of failing to use their influence in Westminster to protect local farmers in the...
Jane Dodds MS Marks White Ribbon Day
Jane Dodds Marks White Ribbon Day:
Mid & West Wales Senedd Member Jane Dodds has marked White Ribbon Day during a statement in the Senedd...
Welsh Liberal Democrats Call for A Larger Pay Rise for Nurses...
Responding to figures released by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) today showing a significant shortage of nurses in Wales, the Welsh Liberal Democrats...